This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies located in the American Redoubt region that are of interest to preppers and survivalists. Today, some details on Eastern Montana’s population density and economy. (See the Montana section.)
Idaho
US Forest Service firefighter flown to hospital after being struck by tree.
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Paddock Fire burns over 187,000 acres, containment at 5%, evacuations downgraded.
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‘Hayden Lake Hero’: 14-year-old saves mom and son after their car flew 200 feet down embankment
Montana
Video: Why So Few Americans Live In Eastern Montana.
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Montana’s Changing Demographics: 2024 Update. Here is a quote:
“Along with aging, migration is another population process that will continue to shape Montana’s
demographic characteristics. The county-level maps discussed above have communicated the impact of residents being more likely to move to certain Montana counties and out of others. The graph below shows statewide net migration by age cohort from 2013 to 2022.
Over the 2013-2022 period, Montana had a net in-migration of about 123,000 persons and 12.7% in all age categories. The largest amount of growth is among the college-aged cohort, many of which left the state before their 30s, partially offsetting the growth in the 30-34 cohort and reducing it well below the growth of other age cohorts. Growth among the “early retirement” cohorts (ages 55-64) is notable. Like aging, migration is not evenly distributed across Montana.”
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Authorities hunt black bear that attacked girl at Montana campground.
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Video shows the Milk River completely dry north of Havre.
Central & Eastern Oregon
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Eastern Oregon’s Battle to Join Idaho Continues, Leftist Establishment Ignores Them.
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Crazy Creek Fire at 60% containment, 82,279 acres burned.
Central & Eastern Washington
Teenager detained on suspicion of reckless driving after high-speed chase in Pasco.
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NASCAR returns to Tri-City Raceway after 20 years, featuring legend Greg Biffle.
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Wyoming
How An Important 1877 Soldier’s Diary Wound Up In A Wyoming Bank Vault.
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Few People Know This Impossibly Small Town In Wyoming Is The Highest Point On Route 80.
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Billionaire Joe Ricketts’ Resort Not Only Development In Pinedale-Area Migration Corridor.
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